/ krɪˈtiːk; NAmE / noun , verb
■ noun
a piece of written criticism of a set of ideas, a work of art, etc. :
a feminist critique of Freud's theories
■ verb
[ vn ] to write or give your opinion of, or reaction to, a set of ideas, a work of art, etc. :
Her job involves critiquing designs by fashion students.
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 17th cent. (as a noun): from French , based on Greek kritikē tekhnē critical art.